Millimeters to Centimeters Converter (mm to cm)

1 mm = 0.1 cm

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Formula

To convert millimeters to centimeters, multiply the value by 0.1.

cm = mm × 0.1

Example calculation

Convert 5 mm to cm:

5 mm × 0.1 = 0.5 cm

Conversion table

millimeters → centimeters
mmcm
10.1000
20.2000
30.3000
40.4000
50.5000
60.6000
70.7000
80.8000
90.9000
101.0000
151.5000
202.0000
252.5000
303.0000
353.5000
404.0000
454.5000
505.0000
555.5000
606.0000
656.5000
707.0000
757.5000
808.0000
858.5000
909.0000
959.5000
10010.0000
20020.0000
50050.0000
1000100.0000
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About the units

Millimeter (mm)
Common in engineering drawings, rainfall and small measurements in most countries. One thousandth of a metre.
Centimeter (cm)
Everyday length unit for height and clothing sizes outside the US. One hundredth of a metre.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?
To convert millimeters to centimeters, multiply the value by 0.1.
How many centimeters are in 1 millimeter?
1 millimeter equals 0.1 cm.
How many centimeters are in 10 millimeters?
10 mm equals 1 cm.
How do I convert centimeters back to millimeters?
Use the reverse converter: 1 centimeter equals 10 mm.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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